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THE RIDE: This is a small loop trail on
the north side of Adams Gulch that wanders
through a beautiful aspen grove. This ride should
be done clockwise. The shade of the trees makes
it a perfect trail for hot summer days. In the
Fall, the colors of the foliage are spectacular.
Watch for other trail users; this is one of the
most popular routes in the valley. GETTING THERE: Drive north from Ketchum on State Highway 75, one and one-half miles from the stop light. You can also ride your bike north on the bike path. Turn left on Adams Gulch Road (look for the National Forest Access sign). Cross the bridge over the Wood River and turn right. Continue 300 yards and turn left up Adams Gulch (look for the log arch over the road). Drive or ride one-half mile and look for the parking area one quarter mile past the Sawtooth National Forest boundary sign. THE RIDE: Ride up the dirt road until you come to the second stream crossing. One or both of these may be dry during the summer months. After the second crossing, (where the road veers left) take the trail on the right. It winds uphill for a short distance through some willow trees and crosses a spring that often makes the trail wet. Take the right fork up a short uphill section, then turn right again. You will be heading back down Adams Gulch into the aspens. In approximately one-half mile, be prepared for a short steep downhill. After passing the downhill section, the trail briefly branches into a higher and lower trail that meet again after a short distance. Take the lower section if you want to stay in the trees and follow the trail back to your car. |
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